Description
Indulge in baked salmon meatballs served with a vibrant avocado sauce, perfect for a comforting meal or a delightful gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pulse the fresh salmon fillets in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Blend the salmon with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the avocado sauce by blending avocado, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the meatballs warm with the creamy avocado sauce.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: The mixture can be prepared a day in advance. For quicker cooking, consider air frying the meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, meatballs, avocado sauce, healthy dinner, baked meatballs